I Will Follow You Into The Dark

by Death Cab For Cutie

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Love of mine,

some day (Dm)you will die,

but I’ll be (Bb)close be hind.

I’ll fol low you

in to the dark.

No (F)blind ing light

or tun nels to (Dm)gates of white,

just our hands (Bb)clasped so tight,

wait ing for

the hint of a (C)spark.

If (Dm)heav en and hell de cide

that they both are sat is fied,

il (Dm)lu mi nate the “no’s”

on their va

can cy signs;

if (Dm)there’s no one be side you

when your (A)soul

em barks,

then (Bb)I’ll fol low you in to the dark.

In Cath ’lic school,

as vi cious as (Dm)Ro man rule,

I got my (Bb)knuck les bruised

by a la

dy in black.

I (F)held my tongue

as she (Dm)told me, “Son,

fear is the (Bb)heart of love.”

So I nev

er went back.

If

(F)You and me

have seen ev ’ry (Dm)thing to see,

from Bang kok to (Bb)Cal ga ry,

and the soles

of your shoes

are (F)all worn down.

The time for (Dm)sleep is now,

but it’s noth ing to (Bb)cry a bout,

’cause we’ll hold

each oth er soon

in the black

est of rooms.

If (Dm)heav en and hell de cide

that they both are sat is fied,

il (Bb)lu mi nate the “no’s”

on their va

can cy signs;

if (Dm)there’s no one be side you

when your (A)soul

em barks,

then (Bb)I’ll fol low you in to the dark.

Then (Bb)I’ll fol low you in to the dark.

I Will Follow You Into The Dark by Death Cab For Cutie — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “I Will Follow You Into The Dark by Death Cab For Cutie in our color-coded kid songbook view — every note is colored by pitch (red C, orange D, yellow E, green F, blue G, purple A, pink B) and the lyrics sit directly under each note, so children can sing along while they play. The song is in the key of Bb at 80 BPM, a medium-difficulty arrangement — try slowing the tempo down using the BPM control.

Tips for parents & teachers

  • Start at 50% tempo using the BPM control. Speed up only when your child can play through without stopping.
  • Turn on the metronome from the top bar to build steady rhythm.
  • Use the segmented OFF / C / 1 button to toggle note labels on the staff and keys — kids learn note names faster with letters showing.
  • Tap a measure number on the timeline to jump to a specific section for repeat practice.

Frequently asked questions

Is "I Will Follow You Into The Dark" good for a child learning piano?
Yes — this color-coded arrangement is designed for ages 4-12. Each note is colored by pitch so kids match colors to keys, no music reading required. Lyrics sit under every note for sing-along play.
What age can start with "I Will Follow You Into The Dark"?
Children as young as 4 can follow the color-coded notes. By age 6-7 most kids can play through the song themselves with light guidance. Parent help is recommended for the first few sessions.
Do we need a piano teacher to use this?
No — the color-coded format is designed to be self-explanatory. Parents with no music background can supervise. Teachers can also use it as an introductory lesson tool.
Can we print the sheet music?
Yes — tap "Download Sheet Music" above for a free printable PDF with the same color-coded notes that appear on screen.
How many chords does "I Will Follow You Into The Dark" use?
Just 6 chords: A, Bb, Bbm, C, Dm, F. Take it one section at a time.
What other Death Cab For Cutie songs work for kids?
Try "SOUL MEETS BODY". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.